Way seen to male birth-control pill

Researchers at University of Massachusetts in concert with Norwegian have discovered male contraception pill to be produced. They have found a way to stop motility of the flagella. It's a way to turn off the tail, no side effects, and reversible.

Because they have more to lose from becoming inadvertently pregnant and are therefore willing to take responsibility for their own contraception...

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She is right. A lot of men would lie saying that they took the "Pill". Women on the other hand have a lot more to lose if they get pregnant. If the relationship is a long term one then it is a totally different matter, because some women can't take the Pill.

I would absolutely use it if it was available, affordable and as safe as the current female equivalent. The pill is a great option for women that doesn't impede on the sexual experience in the way a condom does. And condoms are pretty much the only option a guy has.

As for whether she should trust that the guy is taking it, it's the same trust she would need to have that he is STD-free. If she can't trust him on that, she shouldn't be having sex with him. If he's unable to be trustworthy, then that's not the pill's fault. The bottom line is that this is an option for long-term birth control in situations where the woman can't or won't use a contraceptive. The opposite situation may be more common, but it's also been available for a long time. A male contraceptive would be a nice option to have.

As for the woman having a higher stake in an unplanned pregnancy, that's certainly true, but in my experience not all women are that careful about it. I've had two partners that were much less worried about birth control than I was. One of them had two kids that she'd tried to hide from me.

Well, for myself, getting a girl pregnant would screw my life up quite nicely. One, if she refuses abortion, and has the child, I'll be obliged to pay child support, or even take care of the child, both of which I'm a LONG way from ready. And if she has it aborted, the abortion, while I support it, will be on my conscience forever. That's something I most definitely do NOT want.

And while condoms are good, they can suck sometimes, and with a girlfriend you had for a while, but don't trust 100%... I've heard of some women who lie about the pill. Why put so much trust on her if I can take it myself? After all I trust myself way more than I do her, if you know what I mean.

I like more options on the table. If available, I would use it. Some wouldn't.

Personally, with a commited partner, with the risks of STD's reduced, this would be a nice option to have, since I know that the pill can cause all kinds of problems for women, depending on body chemistry.

The condom is such an unelegant solution imo, though it will continue to be necessary in certain arenas/circumstances.

Well, for myself, getting a girl pregnant would screw my life up quite nicely. One, if she refuses abortion, and has the child, I'll be obliged to pay child support, or even take care of the child, both of which I'm a LONG way from ready. And if she has it aborted, the abortion, while I support it, will be on my conscience forever. That's something I most definitely do NOT want.

And while condoms are good, they can suck sometimes, and with a girlfriend you had for a while, but don't trust 100%... I've heard of some women who lie about the pill. Why put so much trust on her if I can take it myself? After all I trust myself way more than I do her, if you know what I mean.

I'm getting snipped this month. I'm 21. Why? I hate children, and even if I have a future want for a child, there are certain parts of my genetics that I don't want to pass on.

Reversible birth control, however, is amazing - and since the only two options guys have are condoms or getting snipped at the moment, nice to at least open up the playing field between something that takes away feeling (condoms) and something that is permanent (vasectomy).

This is fantastic. Aside from what Blue Velvet is saying (which I totally disagree with) there is definately a need and market for this pill. Besides if both patnerrs were taking the pill, the chance of an un planned pregnancy would much much less.

As for whether she should trust that the guy is taking it, it's the same trust she would need to have that he is STD-free. If she can't trust him on that, she shouldn't be having sex with him. If he's unable to be trustworthy, then that's not the pill's fault.

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If you don't trust the person you're about to have sex with, maybe you shouldn't have sex with him/her. Maybe you shouldn't have sex with people you don't really know. If you know him/her, and you find him/her to be trustworthy, then have sex.

If you're going to have sex with strangers, or people you've only met a few times, then that's your perogative. If the male pill works, it works. It's up to the guy to use it, and if a girl knows the guy well enough to know that he's trustworthy, then great. The pill doesn't prevent stupidity.

I'm getting snipped this month. I'm 21. Why? I hate children, and even if I have a future want for a child, there are certain parts of my genetics that I don't want to pass on.

Reversible birth control, however, is amazing - and since the only two options guys have are condoms or getting snipped at the moment, nice to at least open up the playing field between something that takes away feeling (condoms) and something that is permanent (vasectomy).

Good, good stuff.

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I don't know your exact situation, but having a vasectomy isn't something to take likely. As you said its permanent for the most part. If you are still dating the condom will protect you from STD's. Also you could change your mind about children in a few years.

Stop whining. You cannot compare pregnancy and childbirth to the fathers experience...

When unwanted pregnancies go to full term and one partner disappears, 99 times out of 100, it is the mother who is left with the child.

How many single fathers are out there who took on sole responsibility for the child from birth? Not many...

Don't get me wrong. It takes two to tango... I see the main demand for this drug from people in stable, committed relationships where the burden of contraception can be shared.

I doubt that it will lead to anything as revolutionary in terms of sexual liberation as the women's pill... and it certainly will not encourage young single sexually-active women to abandon their own contraceptive methods.

Because they have more to lose from becoming inadvertently pregnant and are therefore willing to take responsibility for their own contraception...

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...like 18 years of child support is a walk in the park? It's true usually women get left 'holding the baby' - quite often even when the father does want to be involved - but to say men have no responsibility to a child is quite frankly rubbish.

I'm with Blue on this one. Yes, the pill can have its uses but simply put woman have a lot more to lose from an unwanted pregnancy- it's a lot easier for a man to walk away than it is a woman.

Does this mean all men are bastards and irresponsible, of course not. Does this mean the pill doesn't have a place in a trusting relationship, of course not. But it does mean, that the male pill is unlikely to ever become as popular as the female pill.

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